2025 LGMA Awards for Excellence Gala

Date: Thursday 22 May 2025

Venue: State Library of Queensland, Stanley Place, Southbank

Registration and Presentation: Auditorium 1 on Level 2

Networking Event: Queensland Terrace on Level 2

Times: Registration/Seated between 3.30-4.00pm;

Awards Ceremony from 4.00pm;

Celebratory Networking Event from 5.15-7.00pm (Cocktail style event with drinks and finger food)

Registration Options:

• Council Officer Individual Rate $135.00 pp
• Council Officers' Package for 5 Attendees $555.00 per pack
• Council Officer Virtual Attendance (Zoom) $85.00 per logon

Venue Parking:

https://www.slq.qld.gov.au/plan-my-visit/hours-transport-access/parking

Alternative Parking:

https://www.bcec.com.au/visit/car-parking/

https://eatsouthbank.com.au/places/south-bank-car-park/

Public Transport:  Translink

Accommodation close by:

The Capitol Apartments

Arise Ivy & Eve | Arise Hotels

Arise on Hope Street | Arise Hotels

Dress Code: Cocktail

Thank you to the Corporate Partners supporting the Awards for Excellence:

Women in Local Government

This Village aims to connect women across the local government sector in Queensland, provide them with access to valuable insights, effective real-world strategies, and plenty of opportunities to network, collaborate and share ideas.  

Agenda: 

Alongside Fraser Coast Regional Council, LGMA is pleased to host the Women in Local Government Village Exchange Series in 2025.  To kick off the initial chat session, we would like to focus on - What are the challenges facing Women in Local Government?

Is it that you lack confidence or influence?

Do you need to consider your personal brand?

Do you have imposter syndrome?

Are you constantly struggling with juggling work and family life?

Or is it all of the above?

Join like-minded local government officers, hear from others from across different sectors, get guidance, share ideas and get motivated to make changes you have been longing to make.

We look forward to hosting an engaging session with you.  See you on 4 June at 11.30am!

Scheduled exchange sessions for 2025:

Cost: Complimentary to Council Subscribers

Join the Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81895544921

Join our Network on LinkedIn!

LGMA Inspire Conference 2025 

Last Chance to Register! Registrations Close Tues 27 May.

Day 1 – Wednesday 11 June 2025

10.00 am -10.30 am Registration and Morning Tea on Arrival

10.30 am – 4.15 pm Conference

4.15 pm – 5.45 pm Networking Function

Day 2 – Thursday 12 June 2025

08.45 am – 4.00 pm Conference

Venue: Hotel Grand Chancellor Brisbane - 23 Leichardt Street (Cnr Wickham Terrace), Spring Hill 4000 

Registration Fees:

Standard registration (on or after 9 May) - Full programme including networking $1100.00 (incl. GST)

The full programme includes Morning Tea, Lunch and Afternoon Tea on Wednesday and Thursday plus the Networking Function on Wednesday evening.

Inspire Conference 2025 Brochure

Who should attend: Council officers who

• Would like to feel more confident in the workplace
• Are looking for a rewarding career in LG
• Aspire to change roles within their council to develop their skills
• Would like to access professional development specifically for local government
• May be new to council
• Aspire to lead in a coordinating or supervising role
• Aspire to be a leader

Learning outcomes - At the completion of the conference, officers will have 

• Learnt about council financial matters (finance for non-financial officers)
• Reviewed the major Governance requirements for local government
• Discussed the purpose of local government in their communities
• Reflected on the challenges and joys of working in local government 
• An understanding of Legislation – Public Sector Ethics Act, the LG Act 2009
• The ability to improve leadership capability across council
• Developed skills and confidence to manage conflict, build relationships and address issues promptly and consistently
• Improved communication techniques
• Networked with council officers from other Queensland areas

Accommodation and Travel 

The registration fees do not include accommodation, travel or transport.  

Book accommodation directly through Hotel Grand Chancellor.

Transport: Translink

Thank you Corporate Partners:

Driving a Customer Focused Culture in your Team (for Team Leaders) - Limited spaces remaining. 

Date: This is a three-part series designed for Frontline Council Team Leaders:

Part one: Tuesday 17 June

Part two: Wednesday 18 June

Part three: Thursday 19 June

Time: 10:00am - 11:20am

Cost: Entry from $330.00 (GST inclusive) per person for the three-part series - available to all Council Officers 

Entry from $550.00 (GST inclusive) for two people to attend the three- part series - available to all Council Officers

View Course Brochure

Course Content: 

Help create a customer-focused culture within your team by providing your Team Leaders with an understanding of the key drivers of customer-centricity within your organisation.

Learning Outcomes:  Participants will - 

• understand key drivers of customer-centricity within an organisation
• have language to help them discuss customer-centricity with colleagues across the organisation
• have had the opportunity to review the current state
• be equipped to take the next steps in implementing a plan to enhance the customer focus in their team.

Please Note: Zoom details will be made available in your registration confirmation / notification.  Attendance is expected for all 3 sessions. This event will not be recorded.

Thank you to our Partner:

LGMA Members: This webinar series is eligible to be redeemed under the 3 complimentary webinars you receive as an LGMA Member. Please contact admin@lgmaqld.org.au if you'd like to redeem this series (Note: this will use all 3 of your webinar allowance).

Master the art of Self-advocacy Webinar

Discover how to confidently amplify your voice, navigate challenges and achieve career goals.  Learn essential skills and proven strategies to effectively advocate for yourself in the workplace.  Step into your power, increase your self-awareness, enhance your confidence and take charge of your professional journey by mastering the art of self-advocacy.

Day/Date: Tuesday 24 June

Time: 10:00am - 11:00am

Cost: Entry from $110.00 (GST inclusive) per person - available to all Council Officers

Please Note: This webinar will not be recorded. 

LGMA Members: This webinar is eligible to be redeemed under the 3 complimentary webinars you receive as an LGMA Member. Please contact admin@lgmaqld.org.au if you'd like to redeem this event.

CORRUPTION AND INTEGRITY - WEBINAR 

Topic: 

Join Daniel Maroske, Partner at Gadens to discuss the latest trends in the corruption and integrity space. This webinar will cover complaint trends, CCC and OIA updates, changes to relevant legislation, and work through some topical case studies.

Day/Date: Thursday 26 June 2025

Time: 10:00am - 11:15am

Cost: Entry from $110.00 (GST inclusive) per person - available to all Council Officers

Presenter: Daniel Maroske, Partner, Gadens - Bio

Please Note: This webinar will not be recorded. 

LGMA Members: This webinar is eligible to be redeemed under the 3 complimentary webinars you receive as an LGMA Member. Please contact admin@lgmaqld.org.au if you'd like to redeem this event.

Thank you to our valued Corporate Partner/s:

Time Management: staying organised under pressure

We have all felt the pressure of looming deadlines and crowded schedules in the workplace. This webinar covers some key principles for effective organisation with tips and tools for managing your time under pressure. The strategies offered can help you manage high-pressure situations more effectively and assist in prioritising and staying organised in the face of workplace emergencies. Discuss ways to stay ahead of the curve so that when change comes (and it will) you and your team will be ready to thrive.

Day/Date: Tuesday 15 July 2025

Time: 10:00am - 11:00am

Cost: Entry from $110.00 (GST inclusive) per person - available to all Council Officers

Please Note: This webinar will not be recorded. 

LGMA Members: This webinar is eligible to be redeemed under the 3 complimentary webinars you receive as an LGMA Member. Please contact admin@lgmaqld.org.au if you'd like to redeem this event.

Superannuation Webinar

Join Brighter Super for the 'Super Essentials' webinar which will address the most commonly asked questions about superannuation and transitioning to retirement.

Day/Date: Wednesday 16 July 2025

Time: 10:00am - 11:15am

Cost: Entry complimentary - available to all Council Officers 

Please Note: This webinar will not be recorded. 

Thank you to our valued Corporate Partner:

2025 Mentoring Programme

LGMA is pleased to offer an online Local Government Mentoring Programme.

Created to provide professional development and career advancement, this programme is specifically designed for officers within local government who are aspiring to further their careers within the sector.

Participants (Protégés) are matched with a mentor who will meet with them monthly to discuss ways to develop their career. They will also undertake professional development through the online delivery of a variety of learning approaches such as webinars, self paced learning, discussions, articles and reflection. These are designed to enhance participants’ professional development and assist in identifying career aspirations.

2025 Programme Dates:

Module 1: Introduction to Mentoring 17 July

Module 2: Vision, Goal-Setting and Career Planning 21 August

Module 3: Managing Performance 18 September

Module 4: Personal Branding 9 October

Module 5: Networking 13 November 

View the Mentoring Programme Brochure

Programme Investment: The protégé participant cost for the LGMA Mentoring Programme is $595.00 (inclusive of GST) for existing LGMA Members. 

Applications close Thursday 5 June 2025.

Please Note: This programme is only available to financial members of LGMA. 

2025 Executive Management Programme

5 Spaces Remaining

Dates: Tuesday 22, Wednesday 23 and Thursday 24 July 2025

Venue: Queensland Law Society, 179 Ann Street, Brisbane 

Times: Arrive at 08.00am ready for 08.30-5.00pm

Registration: (includes - 3 day workshop, day catering and networking dinner on Tuesday, rates inclusive of GST)

$3,535 Member Rate (individual membership) 

$3,895 Non-member Rate

Brochure: View Here

Programme: 

Leading Local Government – Executive Management in Queensland Local Government provides local government professionals with a comprehensive understanding of the role of the Chief Executive Officer in Queensland local government. The programme has been written by experienced CEOs and senior managers from Queensland local government and goes beyond the legislation to explore the real challenges and experiences you might expect to face in a CEO role.

As a participant on this programme, you will gain full awareness of the role and responsibilities of Chief Executive Officers in local government; the challenges, the benefits, the satisfactions and the frustrations. You will have the opportunity to troubleshoot questions arising from your own experience and to seek feedback on specific issues you may have faced.  The programme is professionally facilitated and each module features a relevant case study presented by a CEO or senior officer. 

Parking: 

Wilson Parking

King George Square

Public Transport: Translink

Accommodation: Accommodation is not included in the registration fee.

Accommodation options close to the venue include:

Holiday Inn Express Brisbane Central (IHG) 

Adina Apartment Hotel Anzac Square

Hyatt Regency Brisbane

Hilton Brisbane

Proudly supported by:

Personal communication styles: How do you communicate in the workplace?

Explore the four elements of personality which impact your communication style to identify your primary working style.  This webinar will explore how your communication preference works for you and what the weakness are that you need to be aware of. 

It will outline your preferred communication approaches with others and give you insight into communicating for other people’s preferences.  Take away key strategies that you can use with your colleagues to enhance and improve interactions.

Day/Date: Tuesday 22 July 2025

Time: 10:00am - 11:00am

Cost: Entry from $110.00 (GST inclusive) per person - available to all Council Officers

Please Note: This webinar will not be recorded. 

LGMA Members: This webinar is eligible to be redeemed under the 3 complimentary webinars you receive as an LGMA Member. Please contact admin@lgmaqld.org.au if you'd like to redeem this event.

Women in Local Government

This Village aims to connect women across the local government sector in Queensland, provide them with access to valuable insights, effective real-world strategies, and plenty of opportunities to network, collaborate and share ideas.  

Agenda: Stay tuned!

Scheduled exchange sessions for 2025:

Cost: Complimentary to Council Subscribers

Join the Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81895544921

Join our Network on LinkedIn!

People and Culture Webinar - Workplace Bullying

Day/Date: Tuesday 19 August 2025

Time: 10:00am - 11:00am

Cost: Entry from $110.00 (GST inclusive) per person - available to all Council Officers

Please Note: This webinar will not be recorded.

Guest Presenter:  Jonathan Mamaril

LGMA Members: This webinar is eligible to be redeemed under the 3 complimentary webinars you receive as an LGMA Member. Please contact admin@lgmaqld.org.au if you'd like to redeem this event.

Thank you to our Corporate Partner:

To sign up to be invited to future South Geldard events please click here.

Below are also links for the HR Engage Podcast which Jonathan hosts:

Spotify

Apple Podcasts

YouTube

How to keep great staff: induction for retention

Effective onboarding is not just the responsibility of your HR Team!  The onboarding experience can run for up to three months and all team members are involved in making the experience of newcomers good … or bad.

This workshop will give you the chance to unpack why it is so important to onboard new staff effectively.  With 1 in 5 employees unlikely to recommend their workplace to their network after onboarding and 1 in 6 new hires leaving between 1-12 weeks, it is no wonder we need to ensure we get this right.  Join us as we explore what makes for an effective onboarding experience and ensure you increase employee retention, productivity and engagement.

Day/Date: Tuesday 26 August 2025

Time: 10:00am - 11:00am

Cost: Entry from $110.00 (GST inclusive) per person - available to all Council Officers

Please Note: This webinar will not be recorded. 

LGMA Members: This webinar is eligible to be redeemed under the 3 complimentary webinars you receive as an LGMA Member. Please contact admin@lgmaqld.org.au if you'd like to redeem this event.

Date: Tuesday 9 September 2025

Venue: BCEC, Boulevard Level, Grey Street, Room B1 

Map: Here

Times: 

12:30pm-3:00pm - 75th Anniversary Luncheon

3.00pm-4.00pm - View LGMA Memorabilia

4.00pm-6.00pm - Optional - Attendance at the President's Welcome Reception for the Annual LG Conference 2025

Please RSVP by: 8 August 2025

Getting There:

https://jp.translink.com.au/plan-your-journey/journey-planner

Parking: 

https://bcec.com.au/visit/car-parking/

Resilience at work

Do you struggle not to go on the attack when challenged?  Or perhaps your default approach is to withdraw?  In this workshop, you will learn strategies to manage your reactions, reframe your perceptions and navigate challenging conversations with grace.  

Offering techniques to help build increased resilience in your workplace interactions, this webinar will enhance your emotional intelligence and allow you to enjoy a more balanced, positive outlook. 

Giving Feedback Webinar

Feedback is invaluable on the journey of self-development and professional advancement but many of us struggle with making our feedback valuable.  Giving feedback can be a difficult task and this webinar examines some common errors when giving feedback, how to give helpful feedback and barriers to feedback in the workplace.  Using the Situation Behaviour Impact model to format feedback, examine some simple mindsets that will take your feedback skills up a notch.

Women in Local Government

This Village aims to connect women across the local government sector in Queensland, provide them with access to valuable insights, effective real-world strategies, and plenty of opportunities to network, collaborate and share ideas.  

Agenda: Stay tuned!

Scheduled exchange sessions for 2025:

Cost: Complimentary to Council Subscribers

Join the Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81895544921

Join our Network on LinkedIn!

SOUTHERN QUEENSLAND CHALLENGE

The Rural Management Challenges (RMC) are based on the successful concept of the Australasian Management Challenge. They are a development programme that provides real-life problem solving experiences and produces outcomes that translate into relevant, tangible and enduring benefits for individuals, teams and the organisation.

Date: Wednesday 15 October 2025

Host Council: Western Downs Regional Council

Location: Dalby

Venue: Dalby Events Centre

Times: 07.30-17.00

There will be a Meet and Greet event the night before Challenge Day and we will all have dinner together the evening of Challenge Day to celebrate your success. 

Key Dates:

Registrations close Wednesday 20 August 2025

Pre-Challenge Task Distributed Monday 25 August 2025

Pre-Challenge Task Due Wednesday 8 October at 3:00pm

Accommodation:

There is a wide range of accommodation available in Dalby - visit the Western Downs Queensland for more information. 

Imposter Syndrome Webinar

Often, highly performing individuals will question their own abilities, feel as if they do not belong, or doubt the validity of their achievements.  Introducing: Imposter syndrome.

This webinar is for anyone whose own self-doubt gets the best of them, causing anxiety or stress, and getting in the way of professional growth.  Explore imposter syndrome to help understand and identify where it might come into play and take a look at some strategies to help overcome these feelings in the workplace.

Day/Date: Tuesday 21 October 2025

Time: 10:00am - 11:00am

Cost: Entry from $110.00 (GST inclusive) per person - available to all Council Officers

Please Note: This webinar will not be recorded. 

LGMA Members: This webinar is eligible to be redeemed under the 3 complimentary webinars you receive as an LGMA Member. Please contact admin@lgmaqld.org.au if you'd like to redeem this event.

Supporting neurodiversity in the workplace Webinar

Whether you are neurodiverse yourself, work with neurodiverse teammates, or would like to be more aware of neurodiversity in the workplace, this is the webinar for you.

It will cover some basics to keep in mind about neurodiversity, including a brief look at neurotypes and their connections to mental health.  We will also discuss some common ways that neurodiversity may show up in the workplace and how to have difficult conversations on neurodiversity.  This session will equip you with powerful insights a greater appreciation of neurodiversity in the workplace.

Day/Date: Wednesday 22 October 2025

Time: 10:00am - 11:00am